Patient's question:
The child is 5 years old. The day before yesterday, they had a high fever, dry vomiting, stomach pain (not in good health), and constipation. They also had a color Doppler ultrasound and blood tests. The urine test report showed no problems. Today, after taking medicine, they are doing okay mentally, not vomiting, and occasionally experiencing stomach pain. They haven't eaten anything, only consumed some noodles and porridge.Could you ask the doctor if this condition is serious? Do they need to finish all the medicine? Should they come back for a follow-up test?
Doctor's answer:
This condition is common in children, and the swollen abdominal lymph nodes are likely related to gastrointestinal inflammation. In the near future, it is best to consume easily digestible foods and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits appropriately. Massaging the abdomen in a clockwise direction daily can help stabilize constipation. Once constipation is stabilized, the abdominal pain should be relieved. The recovery time for the swollen lymph nodes may be relatively longer. Personally, I suggest temporarily stopping medication and closely monitoring the situation.